The 2019 and 2021 Hunter Innovation Festival has brought together more than 5000 people and was all about connecting people with innovation in the Hunter. The jam packed program over two festivals (COVID halted us in 2000) included more than 100 different events and activities across a range of industries and celebrated the exciting work that’s happening in our region. The events ranged from workshops, interactive sessions, performances, installations, speaker events and more. The festival has been made made possible by the ongoing collaboration, enthusiasm and energy from our partners and supporters, and everyone in the Hunter Innovation Ecosystem. We love working with each and every one of them and can’t thank them enough for their contribution.

Hunter iF Limited is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. It is a support organisation that encourages and facilitates investment, jobs and growth in the Hunter as the region undergoes significant change. It does this by providing a hub for innovation through a comprehensive, connected and cohesive package of services, programs and opportunities. Hunter iF helps accelerate innovative ideas and businesses to successful outcomes.Hunter iF is an independent connector for innovation and new business development in the Hunter. The organisation is a conduit to support services and programs that aim to help new and innovative businesses on their pathway to success at different stages of their innovation journey. Hunter iF is a single point of contact and connection for the innovation ecosystem in the Hunter. Hunter iF is connecting innovation to opportunity.

Program Manager for Norfolk Island Ad-Hoc grants on behalf of Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.Delivering Norfolk Island Airport Resurface and Master Plan.

AusIndustry Regional Manager based in Newcastle, NSW, providing expert advice and connections to Commonwealth Government business programs for the Hunter, Central and North Coast NSW. Regional Manager for Norfolk 2018-present.

The UNE Business School continues a proud history of delivering research and education which is of practical, commercial and sustainable benefit to our regional and global stakeholders. Our flagship degrees in accounting, agribusiness, business and economics prepare our graduates for work in business and policy environments, ready to solve problems and lead positive change.

Racing NSW appointed Board Member of Tamworth Jockey Club. Regional NSW Club of the Year Winner 2014/15.

"Sustainability is the biggest opportunity and challenge that business faces"The Northern Inland Sustainable Business Network (NISBN) is an exciting regional initiative aimed at providing hands-on, practical and local assistance to business as they embark on the sustainability challenge.The Northern Inland region covers the 13 Local Government areas of Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Guyra, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha Councils